Auditing Warehouse Performance

If you perform a detailed audit of your operation, chances are good that youll identify a number of ineffective practices. Rooting out these inefficiencies can transform your warehouse into a lean and efficient operation and help you reduce costs while improving service to your customers.

About the Author

Ken Ackerman has been active in warehousing management for his entire career. He served as chairman of Distribution Centers Inc., a public warehousing company, and as a management consultant at Coopers and Lybrand. In 1981 he formed The Ackerman Company, a management advisory service that specializes in warehousing and logistics management.